Catgirls And Dungeons (Yuri)

Inky lowers his massive body, folding his wings down until they touch the ground, forming a ramp for me to walk on.

"Awww, thanks, Inky!" I say, grinning brightly.

The wyvern lets out a deep, rumbling purr, vibrating through the air like distant thunder.

Eris steps onto the wing first, moving with ease before turning back to me, her hand outstretched.

"Alright, take my hand," she says smoothly, her voice carrying over the wind.

"Nn!" I nod, placing my hand in hers. Her grip is firm yet gentle, steadying me

And then—

I take my first step.

Uoooooohhhh!!!!

My foot sinks slightly into Inky's wing, but, miraculously, the shadow beneath me solidifies, supporting my weight perfectly. It's like stepping onto a cloud made of stone—soft and shifting at the edges, yet completely firm where I need it to be.

Wait…

How does that even work?!

I have no freaking idea.

It's magic…

Slowly, carefully, Eris guides me up onto Inky's back, never letting go of my hand. Each step feels like walking on magic itself, like reality is bending just a little to accommodate my presence.

Once I reach the top, she helps me settle into position, ensuring I'm steady before she slides into place in front of me.

Her back is right against my chest, and even through our thick winter gear, I can feel her warmth.

Then—

"Alright, Inky, get ready!" Eris taps the wyvern lightly on his back.

She turns her head slightly, glancing at me from the corner of her eye.

"And Felicia?"

I blink, my tail twitching. "Y-yeah?"

Eris smirks. "Hold on tight."

Oh. Right.

Without hesitation, I wrap my arms tightly around Eris's waist, clutching onto her like my life depends on it.

Which, honestly, it might.

A deep rumble vibrates through Inky's massive body as he shifts his stance, preparing for takeoff.

Then—

He rises.

"Woawoaoaaoaowahhhh!!!"

He hasn't even taken off yet, but the sheer height change from his crouching stance to full standing position sends my heart slamming against my ribs.

The ground feels so far away now, and my body instinctively tightens, pressing myself flush against Eris's back.

A small whimper escapes my lips as I clutch her even tighter.

"Felicia, you good?" Eris asks, amusement dancing in her voice.

I gulp. "Erm… I-I think so!" I stammer, even though my body is shaking like a leaf in a storm.

To be honest, this is already pretty freaking terrifying…

But at the same time—

My adrenaline is pumping.

I can feel my pulse racing, the sheer thrill of what's about to happen bubbling up inside me.

Eris nods knowingly. "Okay," she says. "Then, Inky—let's go!"

Inky exhales a deep breath, releasing a billowing stream of black smoke from his nostrils. The air grows heavier, charged with a thrumming energy.

Then—

FWOOOSHHHH!

A single, mighty flap of Inky's massive wings sends a powerful gust of wind ripping across the clearing, kicking up a storm of snow and loose ice.

FWOOOOOSHHH!

A second flap, the air around us whipping wildly, pulling upward with a force that makes my stomach lurch.

Then—

With one final—

FWOOOOOOOOSHHH!

Inky jumps.

And launches himself skyward like a freaking rocket!!!

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!"

I scream like mad as the world drops away beneath us.

HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT—

The force of acceleration slams me back, my stomach lurching as we shoot upward at terrifying speed.

I cling to Eris for dear life, squeezing my arms around her waist so tight I might as well be a second belt.

Meanwhile, Eris just laughs, completely unbothered by my panic.

A few seconds later—

I hear her voice, soft and steady, calling my name.

"We're flying now, Felicia. Open your eyes."

Hah…?

Cautiously, I crack my eyes open, hesitating, bracing myself—

And then—

My breath catches in my throat.

Woaahhhhhhh…

We are high above the world now, soaring through the sky like a falling star in reverse.

Below us, an endless sea of clouds stretches out, soft and billowing, their edges tinged gold by the sun. The light filters through the sky, warm and golden, painting everything in hues so brilliant they almost don't feel real.

The wind rushes past, cool and crisp, tugging at my hair. Yet, thanks to the cold resistance potion, the chill doesn't bite—it simply feels fresh, exhilarating.

Up here, the air is light, pure, and invigorating.

Meanwhile, Inky's powerful wings beat steadily, each stroke sending a gentle push of air beneath us, keeping us floating effortlessly.

"AAAA! THIS IS AMAZING!!!"

Awe fills my voice as I take in the endless expanse of sky stretching all around us.

The feeling of weightlessness, of pure freedom, is unlike anything I've ever experienced.

But then—

I make the mistake of looking down.

And—

"Hiiikkkhhh!!!!"

HOLY. SHIT.

We are so damn high.

So freaking high.

It's like standing on top of a hundred-story skyscraper, looking straight down—except worse.

Because there's no floor beneath us.

No guardrails. No safety net.

Just open air and the dizzying drop to the world far, far below.

A violent shudder runs through my body. My tail fluffs up to max volume, my ears flatten against my head, and my grip on Eris tightens tenfold. I press myself flush against her back, desperate for any sense of stability.

"E-Eris…." I mutter, my voice trembling. "P-please don't let me fall…"

Eris chuckles softly, completely unbothered by the vast, terrifying emptiness around us. Her hands find mine, squeezing gently.

"Don't worry, I won't," she promises.

Somehow, just hearing her say that—feeling the steady strength in her hands—makes it easier to breathe. The fear is still there, coiling in my stomach, but…

I feel safer.

"It feels amazing, doesn't it?" Eris murmurs, her voice filled with awe, her eyes gazing at the vast sky before us. "Being this high… with absolute freedom. Looking down at the world with a bird's-eye view."

I take a shaky breath—then another.

And…

She's right.

"Nn!" I nod, slowly adjusting to the surreal experience.

It's terrifying, yes, but breathtakingly amazing, too.

That's undeniable.

Up here, nothing obstructs us.

Just Eris, me, and Inky, soaring through an endless sky, surrounded by the sun, the clouds, and the twinkling stars waiting beyond.

For a moment, it's as if the whole world has disappeared.

It's just us and infinity.

And then, Eris suddenly raises her hand toward the sky, fingers stretching as if reaching for something unseen.

"You know, one day," she says dreamily, "if possible, I'd love to fly so high that I reach the stars."

I tilt my head, intrigued. "The stars?"

Eris nods, her gaze filled with wonder. "Aren't you curious about them? Those twinkling, shining places in the sky… There must be gemstones and riches up there, right?"

I blink.

Well…

Based on my Earth knowledge, stars are just massive balls of hot gas. I'd probably vaporize before I even got close to one.

But…

This is a fantasy world.

The rules of Earth's reality don't apply here.

So… who knows what's waiting among the stars?

Eris's voice softens. "Hehe, or maybe… on every star, there's a crystal palace? A shining castle where the gods live?"

I giggle, nudging her playfully. "Eris, your imagination is amazing!"

She suddenly gasps, eyes widening with excitement. "Oh! Or maybe every star is a different world, and your world is one of them?"

I freeze.

Oh.

Ohhhhh.

Ayo!

That's…

THAT'S A REALLY GOOD THEORY?!

Could Earth be one of those distant stars?

And if that's true…

Then one day, could I bring Eris there?

Show her the wonders of my previous world?

Let her experience everything I once knew—the towering skyscrapers, the dazzling city lights, the bustling streets filled with strange, exciting technology she's never seen before?

And not to mention, the amazing manga and anime?

The thought sends a thrill through my chest.

Oh my! That would be incredible!

"Yeah… maybe!" I breathe, suddenly feeling hopeful, dreamy, like the universe just got a little bigger, a little more possible.

Eris grins, but then tilts her head slightly, the excitement in her gaze softening into something more focused, determined.

"Okay, are you feeling better now? How about we start moving?"

I shake off my thoughts and nod firmly. "Nn! Let's go!"

Eris raises her hand, giving Inky the signal.

And with a deep, rumbling exhale, the massive wyvern tilts his wings—

And we soar forward.

The mountaintop looms ahead, its towering snowy peak growing sharper and clearer, bathed in the soft golden glow of the morning sun.